http://simplygeo.com Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:03:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en National advertisers want to target local communities online according to a new study conducted by Sterling Market Intelligence and commissioned by Marchex, Inc. The down side to this new trend is National advertisers are confused on the best tactics and best traffic sources ... http://simplygeo.com/2008/10/03/national-advertisers-want-to-target-locally-online/ As reported across the industry blogs, Moniker.com's silent auction concluded yesterday.   Among the names that sold for top dollar was the geo domain/geo targeted domain NewYorkRestaurants.com for $30,240.  It took the number 5 position on high sales for the silent auction.  One year ago, no one would have expected a ... http://simplygeo.com/2008/10/03/newyorkrestaurantscom-sells-for-30240/ Update: Here are the final results for the Auctions that were conducted during the Traffic Show.  The total came to approximately $4.7 million for all auctions held. Moniker.com Live Auction: Approximately $3 million Moniker.com Silent Auction: $907,649 RickLatonia.com Live Auction: $699,600 Aftermarket.com Live Aucion: $150,000 ___________________________________________________________________________ The live auction today is doing lower than expected. ... http://simplygeo.com/2008/09/25/traffic-sells-25-million-so-far-and-still-50-names-left-to-sell/ The 3 auction houses, RickLatona.com, Moniker.com, and Aftermarket.com have done a great job assembling premium acution lists. The domains being offered during this venue are impressive as well as many of the reserves associated with each of the names. I have gone through the major lists and listed the geo ... http://simplygeo.com/2008/09/22/geo-domains-on-auction-during-the-traffic-show/ The Traffic show excitement is at its peak as the show gets ready to launch tomorrow. It will be interesting to see how successful this show performs in a few categories that will show the current strength of the domain industry. These include attendence, sponsors, and of course, ... http://simplygeo.com/2008/09/22/current-strength-of-the-domain-industry-will-be-measured-soon/ A blog is a very powerful media platform if you have an effective writer behind the scenes. A blog can build an industry, a business, and educate individuals across the world. TechCrunch.com is a great example of how a guy with an idea and effective writing skills impacted an ... http://simplygeo.com/2008/09/10/blogging-is-hard-work-take-time-to-embrace-and-thank-bloggers/ Skip has been busy executing his secret formula to forming strategic alliances with owners of domain name brands. He disclosed a part of his strategy during his recent cover story on DNJournal.com that enables protection and security to all involved in the partnership. This secret formula has ... http://simplygeo.com/2008/09/06/skip-hoagland-has-done-it-again-strikes-deal-with-cairocom/